The Rhyniognatha is a giant, dragonfly-like insect in thepopular survival gameARK: Survival Ascended, and can be used for flying around the map. This large creature is incredibly difficult to get ahold of and properly tame, especially with its aggressive nature and powerful ranged attacks that can send you flying in a matter of seconds.

However, not all hope is lost, as there is an easy method you may use to tame the Rhyniognatha and use it as your main mount. Taming this creature will not follow usual taming methods, such as setting up a trap or feeding it its favorite food. To learn how you can tame it, here’s what you can do.

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Where to Find Rhyniognatha

The Rhyniognatha can be found on bothThe IslandandLost Islandmaps. They are often found in swampy biomes, including:

When looking for a Rhyniognatha in these areas, it won’t be too difficult to find one due to theirlarge size and loud noises. Once you’ve found one, you can get started on taming it, but you’ll want to make sure to bring along the right materials.

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How to Tame Rhyniognatha in ARK: Survival Ascended

Taming a Rhyniognatha is different from most dinosaurs in the game. Instead of the usual method of feeding the creature, you will need to do the following:

The Rhyniognatha is great fortraversing the map, as it can move on the ground, fly, skate across the water, and also dive into the water. It can also reduce the damage it takes, and carry items at your camp like a refrigerator, or even creatures like a T-Rex. You’ll find that its attacks will be very powerful as well, making them incredibly useful in battle.